Wichtiger Hinweis
Service portal - Economy, companies & start-ups section
Erlangen is a business city with many small, medium-sized and globally active companies. They need fast and reliable information and support so that they can do business here efficiently. Here, companies can find everything they need for successful business.
Frequently searched for
Business start-ups; advice and support
You can find out about advice and funding opportunities for business founders via the "Gründerland Bayern" portal and, for example, from the district administrative authorities.
Commercial settlement; designation of commercial areas
Economic development; information on municipal funding opportunities
Districts and municipalities can support investment projects by foreign or domestic investors in the region.
Food business operators; notification of establishments for registration
If you, as a food business operator, carry out activities related to the production, processing and distribution of food (including e-commerce), you must register with the competent district administrative authority.
Business start-ups; advice and support
You can find out about advice and funding opportunities for business founders via the "Gründerland Bayern" portal and, for example, from the district administrative authorities.
Commercial settlement; designation of commercial areas
Economic development; information on municipal funding opportunities
Districts and municipalities can support investment projects by foreign or domestic investors in the region.
Food business operators; notification of establishments for registration
If you, as a food business operator, carry out activities related to the production, processing and distribution of food (including e-commerce), you must register with the competent district administrative authority.
Service A-Z
Accelerated skilled worker procedure; application
Companies and skilled workers from third countries can shorten the entry procedure using the accelerated skilled worker procedure, provided they have a concrete job offer. Companies require the authorization of the foreign skilled worker to apply.
Adult education center; enactment of user regulations
Adult education center; payment of fees
Animal by-products; application for establishment approval
Animal by-products; monitoring of disposal
Animal show, animal exhibition, animal fair; notification or application for a permit
Animal welfare law; application for a certificate of competence or a certificate of proficiency
Animal welfare permit; application
Animals and goods of animal origin; monitoring of trade
Ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection; implementation
The purpose of ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection is to ensure that only meat that is fit for human consumption is placed on the market.
Aquaculture operations; application for approval or registration
If you breed, keep or rear fish, you are obliged to have your business registered or approved by your competent veterinary office without being asked.
Arms trade; application for a permit
If you want to buy and sell firearms or ammunition, you need a firearms trading license.
Accelerated skilled worker procedure; application
Companies and skilled workers from third countries can shorten the entry procedure using the accelerated skilled worker procedure, provided they have a concrete job offer. Companies require the authorization of the foreign skilled worker to apply.
Adult education center; enactment of user regulations
Adult education center; payment of fees
Animal by-products; application for establishment approval
Animal by-products; monitoring of disposal
Animal show, animal exhibition, animal fair; notification or application for a permit
Animal welfare law; application for a certificate of competence or a certificate of proficiency
Animal welfare permit; application
Animals and goods of animal origin; monitoring of trade
Ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection; implementation
The purpose of ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection is to ensure that only meat that is fit for human consumption is placed on the market.
Aquaculture operations; application for approval or registration
If you breed, keep or rear fish, you are obliged to have your business registered or approved by your competent veterinary office without being asked.
Arms trade; application for a permit
If you want to buy and sell firearms or ammunition, you need a firearms trading license.
News from the economy
Sunday shopping enriches the city center
Lively meeting place for locals and guests on the Sunday after Easter. Stores open from 13:00 to 18:00.
JUST Best - JUGEND STÄRKEN - Bridges to independence
Individual support for young people.
Training and labor market promotion
With the initiative JAZ - Yes to the future - training and labor market promotion is a bridge between school and the world of work.
Innovation vouchers
The Bavarian State Ministry supports cooperation between small companies/trade businesses based in Bavaria and external research and development institutions by awarding innovation vouchers.
CITABLE
CITABLE (Center for Immunotherapy, Biophysics & Digital Medicine) is a state-of-the-art research building at Erlangen University Hospital. It will drive forward pioneering developments in immunotherapy, biophysics and digital medicine. Construction of the new building was completed by the end of 2025. The commissioning phase and rectification of defects are now underway. At the end of this phase, users are expected to move in in fall 2026.
Sunday shopping enriches the city center
Lively meeting place for locals and guests on the Sunday after Easter. Stores open from 13:00 to 18:00.
JUST Best - JUGEND STÄRKEN - Bridges to independence
Individual support for young people.
Training and labor market promotion
With the initiative JAZ - Yes to the future - training and labor market promotion is a bridge between school and the world of work.
Innovation vouchers
The Bavarian State Ministry supports cooperation between small companies/trade businesses based in Bavaria and external research and development institutions by awarding innovation vouchers.
CITABLE
CITABLE (Center for Immunotherapy, Biophysics & Digital Medicine) is a state-of-the-art research building at Erlangen University Hospital. It will drive forward pioneering developments in immunotherapy, biophysics and digital medicine. Construction of the new building was completed by the end of 2025. The commissioning phase and rectification of defects are now underway. At the end of this phase, users are expected to move in in fall 2026.